Author: Tamara McKenzie

Foulkes says both sides have decided to “stand down” until talks are held NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As the 15-day period to reach a happy medium in the negotiation process has now expired, executives at the Inagua-based Morton Salt Company Limited and members of the Bahamas Industrial Manufacturers and Allied Workers Union (BIMAWU) are still at […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In his Independence message to hundreds who gathered at Clifford Park on Tuesday night, Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander urged Bahamians to work together in the spirit of unity that transcends all political boundaries. He also stressed that Bahamians must display a unified mindset in order for the country to […]

Says recent arrest of a political commentator represents a disturbing trend NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Rights Bahamas expressed on Wednesday that it is appalled that a Bahamian political commentator was recently charged with criminal libel; stating that it is an archaic and unconstitutional law that has no place in a modern democracy. “At a time when, […]

PLP says there must be a vote of no confidence in the PM  NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday officially responded to breach of protocol claims after former cabinet minister Brent Symonette revealed on a recent talk show that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis called him personally to negotiate […]

Seven crash victims identified NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The wreckage of the 15-seater Agusta SPA helicopter that crashed in waters off Big Grand Cay, Abaco last Thursday, which killed all seven passengers onboard, was recovered from waters on Saturday and sent to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for further inspection and investigation. An official of the Air Accident […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Two voice notes that made the rounds on social media Sunday was enough evidence to describe the fear that gripped employees and persons shopping at Super Value when the food store was robbed early Sunday morning. According to police reports, shortly after 8:00a.m., an armed man entered a major food store situated […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Emphasizing that he was stating his “personal views” and not those of the Council, President of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fernander on Wednesday questioned if the Bahamas was ready to face the negative consequences that could arise if marijuana is decriminalized. “The message of the Marijuana Commission seems to be […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former State Minister of Legal Affairs Ellsworth Johnson was officially sworn in Tuesday as Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration by Governor General his Excellency C.A. Smith. Johnson’s appointment follows the abrupt resignation of St. Anne’s Member of Parliament, Brent Symonette, who officially announced his resignation from Cabinet on […]

Says Bahamians must be spurred to take action NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of a mass shooting in Montell Heights over the weekend, which injured 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, President of the Bahamas Christian Council, Bishop Delton Fernander, charged on Monday that Bahamians must be spurred to action if they want to […]

Says differences can be expressed without being divisive NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Speaking at a farewell ceremony held in her honor at Mt. Fitzwilliam on Thursday evening,  Governor General Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling urged Bahamians to resolve differences and set aside divisiveness and discord. Dame Marguerite has served as governor general for […]

Snorkeling companies say safety is their utmost concern. NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After a female American tourist was attacked and killed by several sharks while snorkeling in waters near Rose Island on Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources issued a statement yesterday, advising the public to exercise extreme caution in certain areas. The statement […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shark attack, which occurred on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, leaving a female American tourist dead. According to police reports, shortly after 2:00 p.m., an adult female was snorkeling in waters near Rose Island, when she was attacked by sharks. Police said the woman was transported […]

Also calls on govt. to decriminalize marijuana for medicinal use NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of a serious tour bus accident that injured more than 20 persons on the island of Eleuthera on Monday, Progressive Liberal Party Senator Clay Sweeting, who ran for the North Eleuthera constituency in the 2017 general election, yesterday urged […]

Admits initial police report was incorrect NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As police initially reported that recording artist Devon ‘Mdeez’ Knight was killed during an altercation after a traffic accident on Prince Charles Drive last Friday, June 21, Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson confirmed yesterday that this “preliminary report” has changed and new details have emerged that points […]